Africa is a large segment of the world economy that could see some challenges in catching up with the rest of the world in being a part of the crypto revolution due to poor internet services infrastructure. This is the fall out from less investment in the development of the sector. Crypto is a much more needed addition to the Africa economy as it has the potential to generate huge wealth and get the younger generation engaged.Africa should a crypto hub.
https://news.bitcoin.com/poor-internet-access-could-slow-down-cryptocurrency-growth-in-africa/I guess it is somewhat of an issue at this stage.
But it really is a non-issue in the long run, and initiatives can be taken in the short term as well to help the unbanked population in Africa in obtaining some form of financial security, especially in countries where the fiat currency may be extremely volatile and depreciative.
In the long run we all know that internet connectivity is going to be much better worldwide, Africa included. And even though connectivity is bad at the moment, the biggest problem isn't really actual adoption, but awareness of bitcoin altogether. Certain organizations could definitely help the unbanked even without a stable internet connection through services like sending bitcoin through SMS which is already a familiar concept in countries like Zimbabwe with fiat currency, until the internet situation gets better in the long run and more people gets to know BTC and adopt it, where these services will not be necessary.